Project Manager (AW15)

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security in Canberra leads a defence space capability program. The role involves taking ownership of delivery, maintaining scope, schedule, budget and risk with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

You will coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and external partners from acquisition through to operational transition. The ideal candidate will bring substantial project management experience in complex defence programs, with a focus on delivering through

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience on complex programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and risk registers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules and budgets.
• Achieve milestones in line with governance and assurance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Support transition of capability into operational service

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk management

Job description

Brindabella Park, ACT Based (Remote Work at a Defence Site Maybe Available) | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a Defence space capability program based in Canberra. This is a great opportunity for a project management professional to take ownership of delivery — keeping scope, schedule, budget and risk on track through sound governance and strong stakeholder engagement.

You'll coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and external partners, driving projects from acquisition and integration through to acceptance and transition into operational service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules, budget forecasts and performance reporting
• Achieve project milestones in accordance with approved governance and assurance requirements
• Manage and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where required
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Support transition of capability into operational service, including handover and sustainment planning

Required

• Current NV1 security clearance
• Demonstrated project management experience, ideally on complex acquisition or capability projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and risk registers
• Experience delivering projects through acquisition, integration, testing and acceptance phases

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.

We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please note: as this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.